1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1969 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1969 Mazda 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1969 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1969 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Austin | Mazda |
Model | A 99 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |